2011 Irish General Election
27 October 2011 · Mary Robinson onwards
Michael D. Higgins won with 39.60% against Seán Gallagher on 28.50%. Turnout 56.1%.
President before
Mary McAleese
Independent
Elected President
Michael D. Higgins
Labour
Winning share
39.6%
Turnout
56.1%
The result
| Michael D. Higgins | Labour | 701,101 | 39.60% |
| Seán Gallagher | Independent | 504,964 | 28.50% |
| Martin McGuinness | Sinn Féin | 243,030 | 13.70% |
| Gay Mitchell | Fine Gael | 113,321 | 6.40% |
| David Norris | Independent | 109,469 | 6.20% |
| Dana Rosemary Scallon | Independent | 51,220 | 2.90% |
| Mary Davis | Independent | 48,657 | 2.70% |